Dolcetto is the
typical wine of the Langhe region: it is the great everyday wine,
suited for the high cuisine as well as the daily table. Its name suggests
sweetness, but it is a dry wine.The
grapes, however, possessing a very low acidity, are quite sweet and
well suited for the table.

The
culture of the Dolcetto grapes is limited to various territories
of the Langhe, among which Alba, Neive, Barbaresco, Negiglie,
Castiglion Falletto and Serralunga.
Because of the low acidity of the grapes, the wine undergoes an
early malo-lactic fermentation, which makes it ready to be consumed
the spring following the harvest.

When
grown in particularly good years, the Dolcetto may be aged for
2-3 years. Exceptional crus of Dolcetto, derived from territories
where the Nebbiolo for Barolo is grown, may age very well and
are designated as Barolo "Wannabes".It goes
very well with first courses, boiled, broiled or rosted meats
and a variety of cheese.